- "Top-notch Performance": Novak Djokovic at the US Open maintains his gameplay
Title: Novak Djokovic's Favorite Victory effortlessly handled his initial assignment at the US Open. In his initial contest post-earning Olympic gold in Paris, the 37-year-old Serbian triumphantly ousted Moldovan qualifier Radu Albot 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.
Djokovic is chasing his 25th Grand Slam trophy and could equal Roger Federer's feat as the only male tennis player to replicate his US Open triumph from the previous year. He clinched victory for the 78th time in the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, outperforming any other male tennis player.
"This place is stunning and filled with energy," Djokovic declared around midnight. "The night matches are the most thrilling on the planet."
Potential match against Zverev in the semis
Djokovic met 34-year-old Albot for the first time in his professional journey and never faced any notable challenges. He playfully mentioned planning revenge for his siblings, who had both fallen to Albot, before the game. Arriving with two gold-laden bags, he reminisced about his triumph against the Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz in the Summer Games' final match.
Djokovic might confront German number one Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
After successfully defending his US Open title, Djokovic expressed his excitement for potential matchups, mentioning a potential semi-final against Alexander Zverev, as he aims to equal Roger Federer's record of winning the US Open twice in a row. Contemplating his past victories, Djokovic found joy in reflecting on his Olympic gold medal victory in Paris during the Olympic Games.
